The Melbourne Renegades are proud to announce RMIT University as the new Major Partner of their WBBL team for the upcoming season.
RMIT throws full support behind WBBL as Renegades major partner
One of the oldest educational institutions in Melbourne, RMIT and the Melbourne Renegades have built a strong relationship in recent seasons and the renewed partnership will see RMIT University's globally recognised brand be proudly displayed on the front of the Renegades' WBBL playing shirt as well as digital assets.
RMIT University will also have a strong presence at Renegades' home games at CitiPower Centre highlighting the shared values of community, innovation and excellence.
Melbourne Renegades General Manager, James Rosengarten, said RMIT University's commitment to building futures and driving excellence in and out of the classroom aligns with the club's ethos.
“We’re thrilled to have RMIT on board as the Major Partner of our WBBL team," Mr. Rosengarten said.
"RMIT is a Melbourne institution, and their support aligns perfectly with our vision of fostering talent both on and off the field.
"RMIT continued involvement allows us to strengthen our connection with the broader community and provide incredible opportunities students to be involved in the dynamic world of cricket."
Mish Eastman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Vocational Education and Vice-President at RMIT University, expressed her excitement about deepening the relationship with the Renegades:
"We're thrilled to build on last season's success and strengthen our partnership with the Melbourne Renegades," Ms. Eastman said.
“RMIT is lucky enough to be based in one of the world’s sporting capital, where cricket is a way of life, so it’s fantastic to join these two iconic brands.
“We're excited to see this winning partnership with the WBBL Melbourne Renegades continue to grow well into the future."
Chaminda Ranasinghe, Chief Experience Officer, pictured above with some of our Renegades WBBL squad, echoed Ms. Eastman's sentiment.
“It’s fantastic to continue to join these two iconic brands. We are proud of the strong connection we have had with the Renegades since 2018 and look forward to expanding the partnership with our students and researchers.”
RMIT is an international university of technology, design and enterprise with campuses across the world.
RMIT is one of the largest dual-sector universities in Australia with around 100,000 students across its campuses. It's a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.
One of the core foundations of the partnership is the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy (MCEA) in which RMIT hosts in partnership with Cricket Victoria and the Renegades.
The MCEA - the first institute of its kind in Australian cricket - provides students with a unique opportunity to kick-start a career in the elite the sporting industry, while studying a dual Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership and Management.